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noun
The explanation of feminist concepts, often to a man in a condescending and rude manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
An explanation by a woman to a man about topics that the woman assumes the man doesn't know. Often condescending in nature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: womansplaining
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verb
present participle and gerund of femsplain
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
Patterned after mansplaining.
